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Lentos Kunstmuseum Linz
A major modern and contemporary art museum on the Danube, known for its strong Austrian and international collection and its striking illuminated riverside facade.
Cheapest price
$57
Average price
$57
Fastest journey
5 h 30 m
Average duration
5 h 30 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
305 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Zagreb to Linz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zagreb to Linz will cost around $57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $57.
Of the 1 buses that leave Zagreb for Linz on Sun, Jun 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 305 km distance in an average of 5 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 5 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus
FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zagreb to Linz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 6h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $35, and a bus costs an average of $38.
Distance: 189 miles (305 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$54 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest | $153 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 8m Average total duration Fastest 6h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 29m Average total duration 7h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Linz:
A train is $0.76 (€0.62) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zagreb to Linz costing on average $54 (€44).
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 59m.
Tickets start at around $54 (€44) compared to roughly $153 (€125) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $99 (€81). The journey takes 6h 38m versus 4h 35m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 12:09AM | Duration 13h54 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $59 |
The table below shows live departures for Zagreb to Linz buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 3:30 PM Zagreb | 5h30 | 9:00 PM Linz | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:30 PM Zagreb | 5h30 | 10:00 PM Linz | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Zagreb to Linz run on average 2 times per day, taking around 6h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $38 (€31) but you can travel from only $35 (€29) by train.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:45, the last at 22:55. The fastest bus covers the 189 miles (305 km) distance in 5h 30m.
Distance 189 miles (305 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 (€31) |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 5h 30m |
First bus 1:45 AM |
Last bus 10:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 21 days |
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